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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,832.72, 35,741.76 and 16,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,832.72, 35,741.76 and 16,484.40 is: 24,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,832.72 : 35,741.76 = 16,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,832.72/35,741.76 = 16,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,832.72x = 35,741.76 × 16,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,832.72x = 589,181,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,181,468.54/23,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.54

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